ABUS TVIP52502 Operating instructions – page 5

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10.3.2.1 TCP/IP 

To be able to operate the Speed Dome via a network, the TCP/IP settings must be configured correctly. 

NIC Settings 

NIC Type 

Select the setting for your network adapter. 

You can choose from the following values: 10M Half-dup; 10M Full-dup; 100M Half-dup; 

100M Full-dup; 10M/100M/1000M Auto 

DHCP 

If a DHCP server is available, click DHCP to apply an IP address and other network settings automatically. 

The data is transferred automatically from the server and cannot be changed manually. 

If no DHCP server is available, please enter the following data manually. 

IPv4 Address 

Setting for the IP address of the Speed Dome 

IPv4 Subnet Mask 

Manual setting of the subnet address for the Speed Dome 

IPv4 Default Gateway 

Setting for the default router for the Speed Dome 

IPv6 mode 

Manual: Manual configuration of IPv6 data 

DHCP: The IPv6 connection data is provided by the DHCP server (router). 

Route advertisement: The IPv6 connection data is provided by the DHCP server (router) in connection with 

the ISP (Internet Service Provider). 

IPv6 address 

Display of the IPv6 address. The address can be configured in the IPv6 “Manual” mode. 

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IPv6 Subnet Mask 

Display of the IPv6 Subnet Mask 

IPv6Standard Gateway 

Display of the IPv6 Standard Gateway (standard router) 

MAC Address 

The IPv4 hardware address of the camera is displayed here. You cannot change it. 

MTU 

Setting for the transmission unit. Select a value between 500 – 9676. 1500 is set by default. 

DNS Server 

Preferred DNS Server 

DNS server settings are required for some applications (for example, sending e-mails). Enter the address 

of the preferred DNS server here. 

Alternate DNS Server 

If the preferred DNS server cannot be reached, this alternative DNS server is used. Please store the 

address of the alternate DNS server here. 

10.3.2.2 Port 

If you wish to enable external access to the Speed Dome, the following ports must be configured. 

HTTP Port 

The standard port for HTTP transmission is 80. As an alternative, this port can be assigned a value in the 

range of 1024 ~ 65535. If several Speed Domes are connected in the same subnetwork, then each 

camera should be given a unique HTTP port of its own. 

RTSP Port 

The standard port for RTSP transmission is 554. As an alternative, this port can be assigned a value in the 

range of 1024 ~ 65535. If several Speed Domes are connected in the same subnetwork, then each 

camera should be given a unique RTSP port of its own. 

HTTPS port 

The standard port for HTTPS transmission is 443.

SDK port (control port) 

The standard port for SDK transmission is 8000. Communication port for internal data. As an alternative, 

this port can be assigned a value in the range of 1025 ~ 65535. If several IP cameras are located in the 

same subnetwork, then each camera should have its own unique SDK port. 

Apply the settings made with “Save”. 

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10.3.2.3 DDNS 

DDNS 

DynDNS or DDNS (dynamic domain name system entry) is a system that can update domain name entries 

in real time. The network camera is equipped with an integrated DynDNS client that updates the IP 

address independently via a DynDNS provider. If the network camera is located behind a router, we 

recommend using the DynDNS function of the router. 

The following diagram offers an overview of accessing and updating the IP address using DynDNS. 

Apply the settings made with “Save”. 

LAN

WAN 



DynDNS access 

data

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Enable DDNS 

Activates or deactivates the DDNS function. 

DDNS Type 

Select the DDNS type. You can choose between “DynDNS” and “ABUS DDNS”. 

Server Address

Select a DDNS service provider. You must have registered access to this DDNS service provider (e.g. 

www.dyndns.org

). 

If you select “ABUS DDNS” as the DDNS type the server address is stored automatically. 

Domains 

Enter your registered domain name (host service) here (e.g. myIPcamera.dyndns.org). 

Port 

Store the port for port forwarding here. 

User Name

User ID of your DDNS account 

Password

Password of your DDNS account 

Confirm 

You need to confirm your password here. 

Setting up a DDNS account 

Set up a new account as follows under DynDNS.org: 

Store your account information: 

Note down your user data and enter this into the configuration of the network camera. 

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Accessing the network camera over DDNS 

If the network camera is located behind a router, then access via DynDNS must be configured in the 

router. On the ABUS Security-Center homepage 

www.abus-sc.com

,

 you can find a description of DynDNS 

router configuration for common router models. 

The following diagram offers an overview of accessing a network camera behind a router via DynDNS.org.  

ABUS DDNS 

1.  To be able to use the ABUS DDNS function, you first need to set up an account at www.abus-

server.com. Please read the FAQs on this topic on the website. 

2.  Select the “Enable DDNS” checkbox and select “ABUS DDNS” as the DDNS type. 

3.  Apply the data with 

“Save”

. The IP address of your Internet connection is now updated every minute 

on the server. 

Port forwarding of all relevant ports (at least RTSP + HTTP) must be set up in the 

router in order to use DynDNS access via the router. 

DynDNS.org

Name Server 



 http://name.dyndns.org:1026



name.dyndns.org:1026 



 195.184.21.78:1026



195.184.21.78:1026 



195.184.21.78:1026



192.168.0.1 

LAN

WAN

Internet 

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10.3.2.4 FTP 

To upload recorded videos or images onto an FTP server, the following settings must be made. 

Server Address 

Enter the IP address of the FTP server. 

Port 

Enter the port number of the FTP server. The standard port for FTP servers is 21. 

User Name 

User name of the account that was configured in the FTP server. 

Password 

Password of the account that was configured in the FTP server. 

Confirm 

Reenter the password here. 

Directory Structure 

Select the storage location for the uploaded data here. You can select between: 

“Save in the root directory”; “Save in the parent directory”; “Save in the child directory”. 

Parent Directory 

This menu item is only available if “Save in the parent directory” or “Save in the child directory” was 

selected under “Directory Structure”. You can select the name for the parent directory here. The files are 

saved in a folder on the FTP server. 

Choose between “Use Device Name”, “Use Device Number” and “Use Device IP address”. 

Child Directory 

Select the name for the child directory here. The folder is created in the parent directory. You can choose 

between “Use Camera Name” of “User Camera Number”. 

Upload Type 

Select “Upload Picture” to upload pictures to the FTP server. 

Apply the settings made with “Save”. 

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10.3.2.5 UPnP™ 

The UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) function makes it easy to control network devices in an IP network. 

This allows the network camera to be seen in the Windows network environment (e.g. as a network 

device). 

Enable UPnP 

For enabling or disabling the UPnP function. 

Friendly Name 

Display of the MAC address of the camera 

Port Mapping 

Enable Port Mapping 

This enables Universal Plug and Play port forwarding for network services. If your router supports UPnP, 

then port forwarding for video streams is activated automatically on the router for the network camera 

using this option. 

Port Mapping Mode 

Select here whether you wish to conduct port mapping automatically or manually. 

You can choose between “Auto” and “Manual”.  

Protocol Name 

HTTP 

The standard port for HTTP transmission is 80. As an alternative, this port can be assigned a value in the 

range of 1025 ~ 65535. If several IP cameras are located on the same subnetwork, then each camera 

should have its own unique HTTP port. 

RTSP 

The standard port for RTSP transmission is 554. As an alternative, this port can be assigned a value in the 

range of 1025 ~ 65535. If several IP cameras are located in the same subnetwork, then each camera 

should have its own unique RTSP port. 

SDK (control port) 

The standard port for SDK transmission is 8000. Communication port for internal data. As an alternative, 

this port can be assigned a value in the range of 1025 ~ 65535. If several IP cameras are located in the 

same subnetwork, then each camera should have its own unique SDK port. 

External Port 

You can only change ports manually here of the “Port Mapping Mode” was set to manual. 

Status 

Displays whether the external port entered is valid or invalid. 

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10.3.3 Video / Audio 

Menu item 

Description 

Available in mode 

Video 

Settings for video output 

Basic Configuration, 

Advanced 

Configuration 

Audio 

Settings for audio output 

Basic Configuration, 

Advanced 

Configuration 

Apply the settings made with “Save”. 

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10.3.3.1 Video 

Stream Type 

Select the stream type for the Speed Dome camera. Select “Main Stream (Normal)” for recording and live 

view with a good bandwidth. Select “Sub Stream” for live view with restricted bandwidth.  

Video Type 

Select either “Video” or “Video&Audio” for the stream type.  

Resolution 

Set the resolution of the video data here. Depending on the camera model you can choose from between 

1280*720P; 1280*960; 1920*1080P. 

Bitrate Type 

Specifies the bit rate of the video stream. The video quality can be higher or lower depending on the 

intensity of the motions.You can select between a constant and variable bit rate. 

Video Quality 

This menu item is only available if you have selected a variable bit rate. Set the video quality for video data 

here.The video quality can differ depending on the intensity of movement. You can select from six different 

video qualities: “Lowest” “Lower”, “Low”, “Medium”, “Higher” or “Highest”. 

Frame Rate 

Specifies the frame rate in frames per second. 

Max. Bitrate 

The bit rate of the video stream is set to a certain value. Set a maximum bit rate of between 32 and 16384 

Kbps. A higher value means better video quality, however, this requires more bandwidth. 

Video Encoding 

Select a standard for video encoding. You can choose between H.264, MPEG4 and MJPEG 

Profile 

Select a profile here. You can choose between “Basic Profile”, “Main Profile” and “High Profile”. 

I Frame Interval 

Set the I frame interval here. The value must lie between 1 – 400. 

The audio signal is only recorded if you select “Video&Audio” as the stream type. 

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10.3.3.2 Audio 

Audio coding 

Select the encoding for audio transmission here. 

You can choose between “G.711ulaw”, “G.711alaw” and “G.726”. 

Audio input 

MicIn: The settings for the audio input on the back of the camera are customised to a microphone 

(unamplified source). 

LineIn: The settings for the audio input on the back of the camera are customised to a line signal (active 

amplified source). 

Volume 

Adjusting the input signal. 

Noise filter 

Activating or deactivating the noise filter for background noise 

Apply the settings made with “Save”. 

Apply the settings made with “Save”. 

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11.3.4 Image 

Menu item 

Description 

Available in mode 

Display Settings 

Displaying parameter settings 

Basic Configuration, 

Advanced 

Configuration 

OSD Settings 

Settings for the date and time formats 

Advanced 

Configuration 

Text Overlay 

Adding text fields 

Advanced 

Configuration 

Privacy masking 

Adding privacy masking 

Advanced 

Configuration 

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10.3.4.1 Display Settings 

You can use this menu item to set the picture quality of the Speed Dome, including brightness, sharpness, 

contrast and so on. Click on “Default” to restore the default values. 

Please note:

The display setting parameters can vary depending on the model. 

Brightness 

Image brightness settings. A value between 0 and 100 can be set. 

Contrast 

Image contrast settings. A value between 0 and 100 can be set.  

Saturation 

Image saturation settings. A value between 0 and 100 can be set. 

Limit Gain 

Setting for the maximum limit gain. A value between 0 and 100 can be set. 

Sharpness 

Image sharpness settings. A higher sharpness value can increase image noise. 

A value between 0 and 100 can be set. 

Exposure mode 

Automatic or manual adjusting of exposure parameters. 

Auto 

The Speed Dome camera focuses automatically depending on the objects in the scene. 

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Manual 

The camera has to be focussed manually using the zoom buttons 

. 

Duration of exposure 

Setting the maximum exposure time. This setting is dependent on iris mode. 

Video Standard 

Setting for the exposure frequency 

50Hz: fixed setting to 50 Hz network frequency

60Hz: fixed setting to 60 Hz network frequency 

Day/Night Switch 

Day/Night Switch Provides options for “Day”, “Night” and “Auto”. 

Auto 

Depending on the light conditions, the camera switches between day and night mode automatically. The 

sensitivity can be set between “Low”, “Normal” and “High”. 

Day 

In this mode, the camera only outputs colour pictures. 

Please note:

Only use this mode if the light conditions remain constant. 

Night 

In this mode, the camera only outputs black/white and pictures.  

Please note:

Only use this mode if the light conditions are poor. 

Sensitivity 

Setting for the switching threshold for automatic day/night switching (Low, Normal, High). 

A lower value means that there is a lower lighting level for switching to night mode. 

Switch Time 

Setting a delay time between recognising that a switching is required and carrying out the process. 

Mirror 

If the mirror function is active, the image is mirrored horizontally. 

WDR 

With the aid of the WDR function, the camera can return clear pictures even in disadvantageous backlight 

conditions. If there are both very bright and very dark areas in the picture area, the brightness level of the 

overall picture is balanced to provide a clear, detailed image. 

Click on the checkbox to activate or deactivate the WDR function. 

Set the Wide Dynamic Level higher to enhance the WDR function. 

White balance 

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Here you select the lighting conditions in which the camera is installed. 

You can choose from the following options: “MWB”, “AWB1”, “AWB2”, “WB Locked”, “Florescent Lamp”, 

“Standard Lighting”, “Warm Lighting”, “Natural Lighting”. 

MWB 

You can adjust the white balance with the following values manually. 

WB locked 

The white balance is performed once and saved. 

Others 

Use additional white balance options to adjust the function to the light levels. 

Digital Noise Reduction 

You can activate (normal mode) or deactivate the noise reduction here. 

Noise Reduction Level 

Set the level for noise reduction here. 

10.3.4.2 OSD Settings

You can use this menu item to select which date and time format are displayed in the live picture. 

Display Name 

Activate this checkbox if you wish to display the camera name. 

Display Date 

Activate this checkbox if you wish to display the date in the camera image. 

Display Week 

Activate this checkbox if you wish to display the day of the week. 

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Camera Name 

Enter the camera name that is to be displayed in the image here. 

Time Format 

Choose here whether you would like to display the time in 24-hour or 12-hour format. 

Date Format 

Select the format for the date display here. 

(M = month; D = day; Y = year) 

Display Mode 

Here you can select the display mode for the elements displayed. 

You have the following options: “Transparent & Flashing”, “Transparent & Not flashing”, “Not transparent & 

Flashing”, “Not transparent & Not flashing”. 

10.3.4.3 Text Overlay 

You can display up to four texts in the camera image. The maximum length for the texts is 45 characters. 

To display the text, activate the checkbox. 

You can move the text window with the mouse. 

Apply the settings made with “Save”. 

Apply the settings made with “Save”. 

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10.3.4.4 Privacy Mask 

You can use privacy masks to hide certain areas in the live view to prevent that recording or viewing these 

areas in the live view is possible. A maximum of 4 rectangular privacy masks can be set up on the video 

image. 

To set up a privacy mask, proceed as follows: Select “Enable Privacy Mask” checkbox. To add a privacy 

mask, click “Draw Area”. You can now mark an area on the camera image using your mouse. You can 

then mark 3 additional areas. By clicking on “Delete All”, you can delete all configured privacy masks. 

Apply the settings made with “Save”. 

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10.3.6 Security 

Menu item 

Description 

Available in mode 

User 

User administration 

Basic Configuration, 

Advanced 

Configuration 

RTSP 

Authentication 

Settings for the date and time formats 

Advanced 

Configuration 

Anonymous 

Visit 

Access without user name and password 

Advanced 

Configuration 

IP address 

filter 

Filtering IP addresses for access to controlling the 

camera 

Advanced 

Configuration 

10.3.6.1 Security 

With this menu item, you can add, edit or delete users. 

To add a user or to edit one, click “Add” or “Modify”. 

A new window with the data and authorisations appears. 

User Name 

Here you assign the user name that needs to be entered for access to the camera. 

Level 

Select an individual user type for the user ID. 

You can choose between two predefined levels: “Operator” or “User”. 

As an operator, the following remote functions are available to you:  live view, PTZ control, manual 

recording, playback, two-way audio, search / query operating status. 

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As a user, the following remote functions are available to you: playback, search / query operating status. 

To add further functions, click the corresponding checkbox.  

Password 

Here you assign the password that the corresponding user needs to enter for access to the camera. 

Confirm 

Confirm the password by entering it once more. 

Apply the settings made with “Save”. 

Click on “Cancel” to discard the data. 

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10.3.6.2 RTSP Authentication 

You can secure the video stream of the live view. 

Select “disable” to deactivate the function. To activate the function, select “basic”. 

10.3.6.4 IP address filter 

Activating the IP address filter 

Ticking the selection box activates the filter function. 

IP address filter type 

Allowed: The IP addresses detailed further below can access the camera. 

Forbidden: The IP addresses detailed further below are blocked. An IP can be entered following the 

xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx format. 

Apply the settings made with “Save”. 

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10.3.7 Events 

Menu item 

Description 

Available in mode 

Motion Detection 

Settings for motion detection 

Advanced 

Configuration

Tamper-proof 

Setting for the sabotage alarm 

Advanced 

Configuration

Alarm Input 

Setting for the alarm input 

Advanced 

Configuration

Alarm Output 

Setting for the alarm output 

Advanced 

Configuration

Email 

Setting for e-mail dispatch 

Advanced 

Configuration

Snapshot 

Setting for the snapshot function 

Advanced 

Configuration